Best Daycares in Windham, ME — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Windham's 23 daycares, 7 (30%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Maine averages of 3.3 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 13 centers and 8 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Maine's average of 44%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Windham. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Maine methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Windham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Windham: 3.4 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Windham: 3.3 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Windham: 4.0 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Windham?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Windham.
- What percentage of Windham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 30% of Windham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Windham?
- 13 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Windham.
- How do Windham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Windham daycares average 3.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Maine statewide average of 3.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Maine?
- Maine offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Maine